Cottrell, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #12V370000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V370000 by Cottrell, Inc.. Affecting model year 2006-2011 trailers equipped with a meritor axle Includes 1,767 affected units, AXLE ASSEMBLIES/FAG BRAND BEARING SYSTEM/WHEEL END, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2006-2011 trailers equipped with a meritor axle

Defect Summary

Cottrell is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 trailers equipped with a meritor axle. the bearing system has exhibited low durability life in certain vehicle applications.

Corrective Action

Cottrell is working with the meritor to identify and repair the vehicles that contain the subject axles free of charge. the recall began on july 27, 2012. this recall campaign supersedes previous recall campaign 11v-594. trailers that were repaired under the previous campaign will also need to be repaired under this campaign. owners may contact meritor ontrac performance plus call center at 1-866-668-7221, option 5.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V370000
Manufacturer: Cottrell, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2012-07-31T00:00:00
Subject: Axle assemblies/fag brand bearing system/wheel end
Component: Suspension
Potentially Affected Units: 1,767

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Cottrell is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 trailers equipped with a meritor axle. the bearing system has exhibited low durability life in certain vehicle applications.
Consequence Summary: Prolonged use of the system in these applications can result in the degradation of the bearing grease, thereby potentially resulting in a bearing failure and subsequent wheel end fire.
Corrective Action: Cottrell is working with the meritor to identify and repair the vehicles that contain the subject axles free of charge. the recall began on july 27, 2012. this recall campaign supersedes previous recall campaign 11v-594. trailers that were repaired under the previous campaign will also need to be repaired under this campaign. owners may contact meritor ontrac performance plus call center at 1-866-668-7221, option 5.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-7xpb~bwav-72tt
NHTSA ID: 12V370000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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